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Board recommends $365,000 grant to new Anaconda Building Center
Summary
GWE Don’s LLC presented plans to build an expanded Anaconda Building Center on county land; the EDB recommended a 10% grant of $365,000, citing job creation and local retention of retail sales.
GWE Don’s LLC told the board it acquired county land and is planning a larger Anaconda Building Center to serve Anaconda, Georgetown Lake and surrounding Deer Lodge County. Applicant Jason Marks said the project was downsized from an earlier plan to improve sustainability and that "Financing is in place with grant money."
Board members praised the application’s level of detail and potential local benefits. Colleen Riley said the application’s comprehensiveness made it "easy for her to walk in and know what was going to happen," and Bill Everett highlighted anticipated tax revenue and immediate staffing needs, saying the new store would require "four new employees to even open the doors." After discussion, the board approved a 10% grant of $365,000 to the project and will forward the recommendation to the ADLC Commission for final action.
